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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.16, 1,926.29 and 793.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.16, 1,926.29 and 793.37 is: 1,187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.16 : 1,926.29 = 793.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.16/1,926.29 = 793.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.16x = 1,926.29 × 793.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.16x = 1,528,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,260.70/1,287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.31

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